Teigen, Austin F.

Sessions Served

Other Information

House 1913-14 (District 18); House 1915-18 (District 24)

Party when first elected: Republican

Counties Served: Chippewa

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1863

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Date of Death:

Gender: Male

Religion:

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names:

City of Residence (when first elected): Montevideo

Occupation (when first elected): Farm Owner

EDUCATION

Chippewa County Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
College; Attended College; several years

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Government: Chippewa County, Minnesota (Register of Deeds, 2 terms); 1??? to 1??? [Elected]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
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Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Chippewa County, Minnesota in 1869, with his parents.

He was a member of the Republican Party.

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Total Days Served: 2191

SESSIONS SERVED

40th Legislative Session (1917-1918)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/2/1917

Body: House

District: 24

Elected: 11/7/1916

Residence: Montevideo

Term of Office: 1/1/1917 to 1/5/1919
Oath Date: 1/2/1917

Counties Represented: Chippewa

Occupation: Former Register of Deeds, Chippewa County

Party: Nonpartisan Election

Committees:

Agricultural Schools
Agriculture and Horticulture
Dairy Products and Live Stock
Logs and Lumber (Chair)
Mileage
State Hospitals
Transportation

Session Notes: He won the election and was sworn in on the first day of session. His election was contested by James R. Burnip for violations related to the Corrupt Practices Act. The charges were that Teigen distributed false and defamatory statements against Burnip. After an investigation by the Elections Contest Committee, Austin F. Teigen was confirmed as the winner of the election.